The file server model

July 14, 2011© 2011 PC3.org

The File Server ModelPresented for the PCCC

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The file server model

Demonstrated on Windows Presented by: Bill Barnes

Demonstrated on LinuxPresented by: Cliff Johnston

Presented toPersonal Computer Club of CharlotteJuly 14, 2011

July 14, 2011© 2011 PC3.org

The File Server ModelPresented for the PCCC

July 14, 2011© 2011 PC3.org

The File Server ModelPresented for the PCCC

The File Server Model Who needs it?

2+ users and 2+ computers Multiple valuable files Files need to be backed up

July 14, 2011© 2011 PC3.org

The File Server ModelPresented for the PCCC

The File Server Model Why?

Same files available by same path for every user on every user.

Never have multiple copies of shared files.

Single point for backup.

July 14, 2011© 2011 PC3.org

The File Server ModelPresented for the PCCC

The File Server Model Field trip!

July 14, 2011© 2011 PC3.org

The File Server ModelPresented for the PCCC

The File Server Model Preparing your server

Select a computer to be “server.” Create 1-3 folders to hold all your data.

Recommend they be under “Public” or “All Users” or on a separate partition.

Do not put in “My Documents.” Right-click on folders and choose

Properties > Sharing. Click (Advanced) Share and create a

share name. Click Permissions and apply appropriately.

Repeat permissions on Security tab.

July 14, 2011© 2011 PC3.org

The File Server ModelPresented for the PCCC

The File Server Model Preparing your clients.

Create the same user name(s) and passwords on all your clients and server.

In Windows Explorer find your server under Entire Network or by entering address \\[server name].

Right-click on the shared folders and choose Map …

Use the same letter for the same share on each client.

You can create folders and define permissions from the client.

Linux: The good, Bad and,

What? no Ugly!

Linux: The good, Bad and,

What? no Ugly!

The 4 best Desktops for Linux, then Let's Install one together

This has been created in OpenOffice Impress

Alternative to MAC & MicrosoftAlternative to MAC & Microsoft

. First, I’m a big believe in What Works. I use Linux on my desktop not because I find its free and open-source software foundation is morally superior to the proprietary competition from Apple and Microsoft. I use it because it works better for me.

When it comes to technology, I’m a realist, not an idealist...... Cliff Johnson, PE, CSE

I used to love SUSE It was my

first Linux desktop OS. I

wish I could say I love SUSE 11.4, but I

can’t. It’s just feels a little too… klutzy. That said, it

makes a excellent

internet server

I like it, because if the Linux

desktop has any chance of

pushing Linux over the 1% mark of total

desktop use, it will be because

of Ubuntu in general and

Unity specifically. I think it has a good chance of

doing it.

its interface is easy to use. It is also built on Ubuntu. This means that it gets support for the most popular open-source programs, such as Firefox and Libre Office, as soon as they’re available. It also includes codecs for DVDs

MEPIS is bedrock stable. The only reason I don’t

rate it higher is that it’s a one-

man shop.. That means it’s fine for experienced Linux users who can handle their

own support. But, if you’re

new to Linux, or just not sure of

yourself, I cannot

recommend MEPIS

Why in the first place

1. Easier to learn and use for most people because it is Menu driven with ICON shortcuts.

2. Installs with just (1) CD for all major applications and hardware drivers. ( no antivirus software required)

3. It Will run well on older computers, and is faster than most new popular OS (Operating Systems)

4. There is an equivalent to most Microsoft applications.

5. New Applications are located via the internet and downloaded and installed with a click of the mouse and authenticated with your password.

6.Of course it is free; (Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'.)

Let's Get

1. Download Ubuntu 11.4 fromhttp://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download2. Since it is a Mirror File it must be Burned to a CD. 3. The CD is then used to boot the computer you plan to install Ubuntu on.4. It will boot to a menu that will allow you to install it, try it (run from the CD) or check the disk or memory of the computer.5. I suggest you try it first and if it works well you can test the sound, networking and video. If all works well, then click the Icon on the desktop to install it side by side the other OS that you have installed on the Computer.

Now we get to install

Presentation made to the Personal Computer Club of Charlotte. NC July 14, 2001 by Cliff Johnson

Workshop to follow

The file server model

July 14, 2011© 2011 PC3.org

The File Server ModelPresented for the PCCC

Demonstrated onWindows 7

and Ubuntu Linux

Questions after final presentation

Presented by:Bill Barnes and Cliff JohnstonThis presentation is archived at:

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